The US Economy Has Grown The Fastest Under Which President?

From 1948 through to 2009, the United States economy has grown by an average of 3.28% per year.

The US economy has managed to expand in 52 of the 62 years from 1948-2009. The economy has contracted a total of nine years since 1948, with the worst year coming in 2009 (-2.6%). In 2008, the US economy posted flat growth.

Democrats have occupied the White House in 26 of the 62 years since 1948. Average GDP growth in the country over those 26 years has been 4.01%.

Republicans have occupied the White House in 36 of the 62 years since 1948. Average GDP growth over those 36 years has been 2.75%.

The worst year for the US economy since 1948 came last year (2009), when the GDP contracted by 2.6%.